Physical Science Ch. 12 Simple Machines

A flat sloping surface that connects lower and higher elevations. It makes raising objects easier.  

• wedge
• screw
• lever
• inclined plane 

An axe is an example of a

• pulley
• inclined plane
• screw
• wedge 

A seesaw is an example of a  

• wedge
• lever 
• inclined plane 
• pulley 

Stairs

• wedge
• pulley
• inclined plane
• wheel and axle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Lightbulb

• wedge
• pulley
• incline plane
• screw

Which is not a type of simple machine?

• spring
• screw
• pulley
• wedge

What type of simple machine is found on the cap of a pickle jar?

• lever
• inclined plane
• pulley
• screw

This device

• wedge
• lever
• incline plane
• wheel and axle

What type of simple machine is this?

• wheel and axle
• gear
• lever
• inclined plane

The fixed point on the lever is called 

• load
• resistance
• bar
• fulcrum